Purpose-designed and built OffRoad-Drive facility

Sponsorship of renowned Explorer UAE Off-Road book

Launch of regular OffRoad-Drive desert drives - free for OffRoad-Zone customers

Dubai, UAE - 15 March 2009: OffRoad-Zone, a leading 4x4 specialist in Dubai today announces that its portfolio of services for drivers and owners of 4x4s has been further expanded, allowing more people to safely and responsibly experience the thrill of off-road driving. The expansion strengthens the promise of OffRoad-Zone: Everything you need to get you there.

The launch of OffRoad-Drive provides an extensive 4x4 testing facility within the grounds of the Jebel Ali International Shooting Club, letting drivers improve their off-road abilities on the course's deep water areas, soft sand, vertical hills, circular ramps and large logs and rocks. The safety of a purpose-built course and new 4x4s provided by Offroad-Zone Rent-a-Car ensures visitors can experience 4x4 driving with peace of mind.

"The OffRoad-Drive course was designed by DaimlerChrysler and was recently used to launch the Mercedes-Benz GLK and the new Mitsubishi Pajero Sport", said Carlos Saatjian, Fleet Manager, OffRoad-Zone. "As well as allowing individuals to improve their ability, The venue is perfect for team-building and corporate events at prices that are extremely competitive."

The launch of OffRoad-Drive coincides with OffRoad-Zone becoming sponsor of the new issue of the renowned Explorer UAE Off-Road book, the best-selling and most extensive 4x4 driving and route guide in the UAE. "We are proud and delighted to be the main sponsor of the Explorer UAE Off-Road book", continued Carlos, "as it is synonymous with the enjoyable and responsible off-road driving that OffRoad-Zone promotes through its services: 4x4 repair, maintenance and modification, 4x4 rental, lease and sales and now OffRoad-Drive. The routes in the book open up new ways in which people can enjoy their 4x4 in the UAE."

OffRoad-Drive will not only be confined to the testing facility: "We are now organizing FREE monthly off-road trips for our customers. We will pick a route from the Explorer UAE Off-Road book and head out in convoy. The first event will be on Friday 3 April 2009, departing from OffRoad-Drive in Jebel Ali." Full details are available at www.offroad-zone.com

The expansion means that OffRoad-Zone now boasts one of the widest portfolios of 4x4-related services available in the region. "Everything we do is driven by customer demand," continued Carlos. "That's why our new services complement those that our customers have enjoyed since the inception of OffRoad-Zone in 2003. Now we can help customers improve their driving skills as well as their vehicle and our Rent-a-Car services let anyone enjoy off-road driving before they buy or lease a vehicle from us."

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ABOUT OFFROAD-ZONE
Formed in 2003, OffRoad-Zone is a leading 4x4 specialist in Dubai, providing a complete range of competitively-priced services aimed at anyone who enjoys driving or owning a 4x4 vehicle. OffRoad-Zone offers:

  • expert servicing and repair of all vehicles

  • rental and leasing of 4x4 vehicles for off-road and on-road use

  • modification services

  • a selection of pre-owned 4x4 vehicles for sale

  • OffRoad-Drive - individual 4x4 driving and unique team building and corporate event activities at its purpose build 4x4 driving centre and on desert drives throughout the UAE

For more information or to contact a spokesperson:
Ara Sahakian
050 544 6090 / 04 339 2449
ara@offroad-zone.com
OffRoad-Zone
PO Box 74029
Al Quoz, Dubai, UAE
© OffRoad-Zone 2009

© Press Release 2009